Iraq Seeks Oil Deals to Reset US Ties Amid Militia Pressure

Iraq faces a narrow window to curb militia influence and improve commercial conditions to reset relations with the US, with oil deals as a potential lever. The Atlantic Council analysis suggests that Baghdad's ability to rein in Iran-aligned militias and offer favorable terms to US energy firms could unlock a strategic rapprochement. Uncertainty remains over Iraq's political will and militia resistance, but the stakes are high for regional alignment and energy markets.